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Part VII: Fish, Amphibians, and Reptiles
Final exam study guide questions
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Science
7th Grade
05/20/2011

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What are the two classes of fish?
Definition
bony and cartilagineous
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What are examples of jawless fish?
Definition

lamprey, hagfish

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List adaptations amphibians have to live on land and water.
Definition

1. They are ectotherms.  Their body termperature changes when the temperature of their surrounding changes.

2. They have many capillaries directly beneath the skin that makes it possible for oxygen and carbon dioxide to be exchanged through the skin and the mouth lining.

 

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What are examples of cartilaginous fish?
Definition
shark, ray, skate
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What are examples of bony fish?
Definition
salmon, bass, guppy, sea horse, lungfish
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What are examples of amphibians?
Definition
frog, toad, salamander
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What are examples of reptiles?
Definition
turtle, lizard, snake, crocodile, alligator
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What are examples of mammals?
Definition
human, whale, bat, mouse, lion, cow
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How do turtles breathe?
Definition
lungs
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List adaptations reptiles have to live on land.
Definition

1.  They are ectotherms with a thick, dry, waterproof skin.

2.  Their skin is covered with scales that help reduce water loss and protect them from injury.

3.  Even though they are ectotherms, they are able to modify their internal body temp. by their behavior (go in sun in cold weather, shade in hot weather)

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